Facebook for BlackBerry 2.0 (Beta)

Facebook for BlackBerry 2.0 takes a look at what works on the Android and iPhone apps, and makes for the best Facebook experience on BlackBerry yet.

Facebook for BlackBerry 2.0 takes a look at what works on the Android and iPhone apps, and makes for the best Facebook experience on BlackBerry yet.

1Facebook for BlackBerry 2.0: Facebook Chat

Clicking a contact opens the Facebook Chat window, which displays the person's name, photo, and online status. Chatting is quick and responsive, with conversations threaded for easy reading.

2Facebook for BlackBerry 2.0: Notifications Bar

When you click on the new Notifications bar, it provides you with a full overview of all potential communications, including Chats, Friend Requests, Messages, and Notifications.

3Facebook for BlackBerry 2.0: News Feed

Gone is the toolbar that used to run horizontally across the top of the screen. Instead, you must click over to the new Navigation Grid in the top left corner.

4Facebook for BlackBerry 2.0: Navigation Grid

Upon opening the Navigation Grid you will be presented with all of your familiar Facebook functions, such as Friends, Messages, Notifications, and Search. The look of this menu is very much similar to the main menu found on the Android and iPhone apps.

5Facebook for BlackBerry 2.0: Profile View

Profiles for Facebook for BlackBerry 2.0 now have a new, more streamlined look as well.